“All last summer was spent driving my husband to MD Anderson. He was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, so he had radiation and he suffered terribly. Two weeks after finding out he was cancer free, he died in a gyrocopter crash at the Anahuac … Continue readingAfter surviving cancer, crash takes husband
“I’ve had animals my whole life. Growing up, I had dobermans mostly. Now I breed dobermans and little schnauzers. “I’ve always liked dobermans. I think they get a bad rap. If you don’t cut their tails or ears, they’re really just hound dogs and are … Continue readingDog breeder has a soft spot for dobermans
“I was born and raised in Kuwait, then lived in Amman, Jordan, before moving to the States when I was 22. “When I came here, I had very basic knowledge of English. Now I’m married, I’m a small business owner, and I’m working toward my … Continue readingYoung business owner living the American dream
“I make miniatures out of polymer clay, one-twelfth scale. I’m trying to start my own business. I saw some videos on YouTube and thought I could emulate them. “Ever since I was really small, I’ve loved dolls, doll houses and all the little accessories that … Continue readingMaking miniatures shows off her creativity
“I moved here from Mississippi for work and better schools for my kids. I really like the schools here and feel they will give my kids a better foundation for college and to enjoy productive lives in the future. “And she moved here from Vietnam … Continue readingVietnamese immigrants looking for better lives
“We met at a baseball game. My baby was 1 at the time, and he likes to meet people and jump into their arms. Since then we’ve become pretty close friends. You could say we kind of have a marriage.” “We irritate each other, but … Continue readingClose friends ‘kind of have a marriage’
“I’m a nomad. About three years ago I decided to pull out of the house. My wife and I had been talking about it forever. We weren’t getting along. So I converted my van into a livable space. I call it my mobile domicile. It … Continue readingNomad travels the country in his ‘mobile domicile’
“I’m originally from Mexico. I left when I was 13. Now I’m living in Baytown with my daughter. “My mother died several years ago, and now I’m taking care of my daddy who lives at St. James House. He’s going to be 96. We’re going … Continue readingTaking care of elderly father ‘most important thing’
“I make children’s boutique clothing. My niece was born about a year ago, and I wanted to make outfits for her. So I started making extras and selling them. My mother and I do it together.” How many outfits have you made for your niece? … Continue readingMaking clothing for niece turns into business
“It seems like I’m related to half of Baytown on my mom’s side. And on my dad’s side, we had our first family reunion last year and learned from one of our cousins that we’re related to Daniel Boone. That was pretty amazing to hear. … Continue reading‘I’m related to half of Baytown on my mom’s side’